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No matter where you are in the country, when the housing market is strong, things can move really quickly. Whether you’ve purchased and sold homes a few times or this is your first time working with a real estate company, it’s essential that whoever you’re working with stays in contact regular…Read More

When first-time homebuyers start going to open houses, it’s an exciting process! They get to drive up the driveway imagining that they are coming home, what their furniture would look like in the space, or what it would feel like to naturally walk through the house. But oftentimes, first-time home…Read More

After months of saving money for a down payment, applying for a loan, looking for realtors, and shopping for houses, when it comes time to negotiate a price, it can feel like the process will never end. For many, making an offer on a house and having to negotiate the price and details of the offer c…Read More

Buying a house is one of the many exciting life events for individuals or families. But for anyone who has never been through the process before, it can be incredibly overwhelming and confusing. Where do you start? Who do you talk to? How do you get a loan? How do you know what to look for? The good…Read More

Looking to buy your first home is a big step and something to look forward to and be proud of. You’ve worked hard to get here and it is finally time to buy a home of your own. But you don’t want just any house, you want one that truly feels like home and, possibly even more important, one that y…Read More

Buying your first home is a huge milestone in your life. Say goodbye to monthly rent payments, dirty roommates, cruel and inconsiderate landlords, and say hello to not just your very own house, but your home. A place that you know is yours and you can comfortably return to after a long day at work. …Read More

When selling a house, many people tend to fall into a renovation trap. They feel that they need to boost the value of the house to get the best price, but they often forget that the money spent on the improvements may not directly translate to an increase in value. There are several small, simple th…Read More

There’s always a little sadness when you’re leaving a home that holds years of happy memories. The memories travel with you but not that comfortable, happy home feeling. That takes time to create. Meanwhile, the first few weeks in a new house can feel strange and awkward, almost like you’ve mo…Read More

It goes without saying that most of the population lives in or around a city. There are some definite benefits to buying a home in the city, such as the convenience of proximity to various stores and services. Yet living in the country offers a great deal to potential homeowners, in ways that city l…Read More

Putting up your house for sale doesn’t mean it’s time to wipe your hands clean of it. In fact, now’s the time to get those hands dirty and put in some work to make your home as appealing as you can. Potential buyers, after all, will never see its charming, rustic interior if they aren’t temp…Read More

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